Total Joint Replacements and Activities

This page is in the preliminary planning stages and we hope to answer the most common problems asked by patients who have had total joint replacement. If you have a question or want to see a particular subject discussed please contact us at: donna@mapletonhill.com.

What is the current "state of the art" total hip replacement?

What is the current "state of the art" total knee replacement?

What is the difference between "cemented" and "uncemented"?

Do I need to take antibiotics for every dental appointment after I have my hip/knee done?

Can I return to downhill skiing after a total hip replacement? ...crosscountry skiing?

Can I return to downhill skiing after a knee replacement? ...crosscountry skiing?

Can I return to tennis after my total hip? ...total knee?

Will I set off the airport security alarms with my total hip? .....total knee?

How long will I be in the hospital for a total hip/knee?

I live alone, how will I survive the first few weeks after a total hip?

How long will I need crutches or a walker after a hip replacement? ...knee replacement?

What are the three or four biggest risks of surgery for a total hip? ...total knee?

How long will a total joint last?

How soon after a total hip can I safely have sex?

When can I drive after a total hip/knee operation?